US Bridges

US0165-B over US 167

Good

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · 0.23 Mi. North of LA 3144 · Structure no. 084000150103711

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
403 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,865
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0165-B over US 167 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US0165-B over US 167 in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,865 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,551 by 2041. The structure is 403 ft (122.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS0165-B
CrossesUS 167
Location0.23 Mi. North of LA 3144
RouteU.S. Route 165
Coordinates31.3553, -92.4138
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length403 ft (122.8 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,865 (2021)
Projected traffic7,551 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US0165-B over US 167 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0165-B over US 167 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does US0165-B over US 167 carry?

About 6,865 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US0165-B over US 167?

The structure is 403 ft (122.8 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US0165-B over US 167?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.